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KW08 DWA

2008 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,841 mi
Last recorded107,841 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Xsara70,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 DWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 107,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 99,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,762 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,752 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 82,752 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,486 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,270 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,787 miles

o/s/r & centre rear seats removed so full inspection of seat belts not carried out

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 69,364 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,721 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 60,921 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,410 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,935 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 51,935 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,924 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,542 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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KW08 DWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW08 DWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW08 DWA registered?

KW08 DWA is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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